COLLERAN, Mary Ellen (McHugh) age 62 of Dedham, formerly of Walpole passed away after a brief illness on September 16, 2025. Mary Ellen was born on August 24, 1963, in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Dedham before raising her family in Walpole.
Mary Ellen was the devoted daughter of the late John F. and Mary C. (Kelly) McHugh, mother to Kelly Colleran and JT Colleran of Walpole, sister to Sheila Duffy and her husband Michael of Plymouth and Kathy McHugh of Dedham, aunt to Caitlin (Dan) Sullivan and Brendan (Julie) Duffy. Also, great-aunt to Keira Sullivan and Charlotte Duffy.
Visitation at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St, Dedham on Tuesday, September 23 from 8:15AM - 9:45AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Dedham at 10:00AM (accessible parking in the rear of the church). Relatives and friends kindly invited. Burial will be private.